Deputy President William Ruto has promised Harambee Stars Sh50 million should they beat Ethiopia in their return leg Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match in Nairobi on Sunday.
He said the government disbursed Sh25 million on Thursday to cater for the national team’s allowances.
The DP made the announcement on Friday when he visited the team in camp at Safaricom Stadium Kasarani, where the match will be played. He said plans are underway to buy a bus for the national team.
“I visited Harambee Stars’ training camp at Kasarani Stadium to show solidarity. I delivered a goodwill message from government and Kenyans ahead of the crunch Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Ethiopia. The boys are in high spirits and raring to go,” the DP said on Twitter.
At the same time, Nairobi governor Mike Sonko has also pledged Sh3 million to the team if it wins the clash.
Stars are top of Group F with four points, same as second-placed Ethiopia on goal difference.
Kenya dislodged Ghana from the top spot following their barren draw with Ethiopia on Wednesday in Addis Ababa.